Model Year | 2014 | 2007 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda3 | Toyota Avalon | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
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Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,819 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,580 mm | 5,009 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,796 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,455 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,270 kg | 1,583 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 70 L | -20 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 980 mm | 986 mm | -6 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,453 mm | 1,509 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,410 mm | 1,417 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 953 mm | 953 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,382 mm | 1,478 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,359 mm | 1,427 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 909 mm | 1,039 mm | 908 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,088 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 351 L | 408 L | -57 L |
2014 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Mazda3 also isn't a clear choice if a roomy rear seat is a top priority. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, I had little room to spare. The rear seat in the Ford Focus is at least as tight, but has a more comfortably positioned cushion. A Honda Civic, Nissan Sentra, or Toyota Corolla has far more rear seat room. If you like how the Mazda3 looks and drives, but need more rear seat legroom, the Mazda6 offers another three inches for another $2,100 to $3,700 (depending on trim level). see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
2014 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Nice contoured, form fitting seats offer plenty of support, quite comfortable. see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
2014 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Rear seat a bit tight, needs more room back there. see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
2007 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Limo like rear seat that actually reclines. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very adequate as is the back see full Toyota Avalon review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
very comfortable see full Toyota Avalon review |